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Welcome reviews street project, water issue

Local News October 23, 2026

WELCOME — The Welcome City Council met on Tuesday evening. Troy Nemmers from Bolton and Menk gave a final review for the 2025 Street Project. Discussion was held about the pictured street project results at several residences that may be considered for the two-year warranty and lower assessment. The council discussed the various pictures and approved keeping the assessments as they are with no lower assessments. The council approved the proposal of the Union Care Plan insurance for city employees, except police. The city employees surveyed approved the plan since it has more ...

Ward 3 candidates speak on the issues

Local News October 23, 2026

FAIRMONT — Three candidates, Hollee Klesh, incumbent Randy Lubenow and Edward Paschke will appear on the ballot Nov. 3 for Fairmont’s City Council Ward 3. They were all asked the same four questions and below are their responses. Paschke did not respond to the questions before the deadline. 1 — What is your background, and why are you running for city council? Klesh: I grew up in Fairmont and graduated in 2007, then moved away for college and work. I returned three years ago with my husband to be near family and to build relationships in a smaller, closer-knit community. In ...

Park board gets new program at final meeting of year

Local News October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT – At the last Fairmont Park Board meeting of the year on Tuesday, a new opportunity for the board was presented. Public Works Director Matthew York handed out a packet to each of the park board members, containing an information sheet and a fill-out sheet for every park and green area in Fairmont. “One of the things we have discussed in the past is a park master plan,” he said. “We started looking at what is going on in some parks, and there were some issues with paying $75,000 for that. One of the suggestions was you guys as volunteers. In the packet is a sheet that ...

Courts

Courts October 22, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Liquor consumption by persons under 21 — Samantha J. Rangel, 18, of Fairmont; fined $185. Benjamin J. Schroeder, 33, of Worthington, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Shandani M. Zamarripa, 36, of Blue Earth, was convicted of theft-take/use/transfer movable prop-no consent; fined $164.98, sentenced to jail 90 days, stay 43 days for one year, credit for time served 47 days, unsupervised probation one year, ...

Ward 1 candidates provide their voices

Local News October 22, 2026

FAIRMONT – Three candidates, Myron “Bruce” Eastlund, Tabitha Johnson and Incumbent Jay Maynard will appear on the ballot Nov. 3 for Fairmont’s City Council Ward 1. They were all asked the same four questions and below are their responses. Responses from Ward 3 candidates will be in Friday’s edition of the Sentinel. 1. What is your background, and why are you running for city council? Eastlund: I began working in Fairmont in November of 1975, I had several jobs at the Fairmont Veterinary Clinic where they sold health and nutrition services for Swine, Cattle and Dairy, through ...

MCW hears building updates

Local News October 22, 2026

SHERBURN — The Martin County West School Board met on Monday evening. The contractor for the new school building gave an update: cleaning up of the parking lot and practice field and track are underway; the sanitary line is underway; concrete and the bleachers will be done this week; the dry wall is ready for painters; tile storage will be in the larger areas; the fitness and music areas are underway; duct work in the B, C and E areas on the map are looking good; they are planning the light fixtures; are using the permanent transformer now for electricity; the window in the front is ...